Online Workshop on Food Testing - Preparation for Launching New Products

General Introduction
Time: 10 AM, December 12, 2024
Platform: Zoom
Program Framework: IDAP Project - Enhancing the Inclusive Digital Transformation Ecosystem for SMEs
Target Audience: Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those in the agricultural and food product business in Lao Cai and Son La provinces.
Objectives:

• Raise awareness of the importance of food testing in business.
• Provide basic knowledge of standards and regulations related to food testing.
• Guide effective and cost-saving steps for product testing.
• Meet market demands and enhance product competitiveness.

Detailed Content
1. Importance of Food Testing

• Why is food testing important?
• Impacts of not conducting food testing on businesses and consumers.
• Legal regulations on food safety.

2. Standards and Regulations on Food Testing

• National and international standards for food safety (e.g., Codex Alimentarius, Vietnam standards).
• Food testing processes based on these standards.
• Indicators required for testing specific product types (e.g., microorganisms, chemicals, pesticide residues).

3. Food Testing Process

• Basic steps in the food testing process.
• Selecting a reputable testing laboratory.
• Proper methods for sample collection and preservation.
• Decoding test results.

4. Costs and Duration of Food Testing

• Estimated costs for various types of testing.
• Time required to obtain test results.
• Solutions to reduce testing costs.

5. Q&A and Experience Sharing

• With expert Tran Chi Thanh.